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Sochi International Airport (AER)
Sochi International Airport is an international airport serving Sochi (Krasnodar Krai), Russia. Its IATA code is AER and its ICAO code is URSS. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,895 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- AER
- ICAO code
- URSS
- City
- Sochi
- Region / province
- Krasnodar Krai
- Country / territory
- Russia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 43.4499° N, 39.9566° E
- Elevation
- 27 m (89 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Volgograd (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,895 m (9,498 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,895 m9,498 ft | Concrete |
| 02/20 | 2,500 m8,202 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,043 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
6,480 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,308 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 118.800 MHz |
| ATIS | 129.375 MHz |
| DELIVERY | 132.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 119.000 MHz |
| HEL | 118.500 MHz |
| PMSV | 129.375 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 121.200 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 135.800 MHz |
Air freight to and from Sochi International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Sochi through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Russia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Krasnodar Pashkovsky International Airport | KRR | 187 km |
| Mineralnye Vody Airport | MRV | 265 km |
| Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport | OGZ | 377 km |
| Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport | GRV | 464 km |
| Makhachkala Uytash International Airport | MCX | 628 km |
| Volgograd International Airport | VOG | 682 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Sochi International Airport?
The IATA code of Sochi International Airport is AER and its ICAO code is URSS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Sochi International Airport located?
Sochi International Airport is in Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, at coordinates 43.4499° N, 39.9566° E and an elevation of 27 m (89 ft).
How far is Sochi International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Sochi International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,308 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 6,480 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,043 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 9 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Sochi International Airport?
The longest runway at Sochi International Airport is 2,895 m (9,498 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Sochi International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Sochi International Airport (AER) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.